Senior Development Engineer

• Salary $118,657 - $128,439 + 11.5% Super + Leaseback Vehicle, Laptop and Mobile Phone
• Permanent full-time position - 35 hours per week
• Hybrid Working Arrangements
• Local Government - Western Sydney

About the Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Development Engineer to join a dynamic team within a progressive local government authority. This position plays a pivotal role in assessing and managing development applications, ensuring compliance with relevant planning and engineering standards, and contributing to the sustainable growth of the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and provide recommendations on development applications, ensuring compliance with engineering and planning requirements.
• Review and evaluate engineering plans, stormwater management systems, and infrastructure designs.
• Provide expert technical advice to internal and external stakeholders, including developers, consultants, and community members.
• Liaise with various departments to ensure coordinated and efficient development assessment processes.
• Contribute to policy development, guidelines, and best practice frameworks for development engineering.
• Conduct site inspections to verify compliance with approved plans and conditions.
• Manage and assess Section 7.11 and 7.12 contributions in line with statutory obligations.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to junior engineers and technical staff.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in development engineering within local government or private sector.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, planning instruments, and engineering standards.
• Proven ability to assess development applications and provide clear recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to negotiate and influence outcomes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Current Class C Driver's License.

Why Join?

• Competitive salary package and benefits.
• Opportunity to contribute to community development and infrastructure.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.

This is an exclusive opportunity to work with a leading local government authority committed to sustainable development and innovation.

Please call Olivia Vince on 0406 560 343 for more information.